87th ABW / Published August 24, 2021
An Afghan child sleeps on the cargo floor of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, kept warm by the uniform of a C-17 loadmaster, during an evacuation flight from Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2021. Operating a fleet of Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active duty C-17s, Air Mobility Command, in support of the Department of Defense, moved forces into theater to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The Department of Air Force recently announced the availability of the draft environmental assessment for relocation of Afghan special immigrants and their families to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
The study evaluates the temporary relocation of up to 9,500 Afghan special immigrants to the New Jersey installations. The proposal is to use existing structures and establish a tent city. Public comments are requested no later than close of business Aug. 28, 2021.
The draft EA and other documents are available at https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/About-Us/About-Us/Environmental-Publications/. Mail and/or email comments to: ATTN: EA Temporary Shelter of Afghan Special Immigrants; 2901 Falcon Lane; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 or 87.ABW.PA@us.af.mil.